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Northern alligator lizard
Elgaria coerulea
The Northern alligator lizard is a slender, medium-sized reptile native to the Pacific Northwest of North America. Characterized by its keeled scales, long body, and distinctive lateral fold along each side, this lizard typically displays a brown or gray coloration with dark cro…
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- Despite their name, Northern alligator lizards are not related to true alligators; their name comes from their rough, armored appearance and elongated body.
- Northern alligator lizards are excellent climbers and can often be found in shrubs or low branches. They are capable of dropping their tail to escape predators, which will later regrow. These lizards give birth to live young, an unusual trait among reptiles.
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